NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 has been released on 2nd September 2023. The notification has been released for RDBS (Rural Development Banking Service). The full form of NABARD is the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. Applications are invited from Indian Citizens for the post of Assistant Manager in the Rural Development Banking Service (RDBS) Service in NABARD. Go through the below-mentioned points to know about NABARD Grade A Exam.
- The NABARD Grade A Notification is out on 2nd September 2023. The Phase 1 Exam will be tentatively held on 16th October 2023 and the dates for Phase 2 Exam will be held soon.
- To be eligible for NABARD Grade A Exam, the candidates must be Graduates. It is important to note that any Graduate can apply.
- Those candidates who are scared of the Agricultural section that is being asked in the exam must make a note that if you prepare well for this section without any background in agriculture subject, you can excel in the exam.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2023
The NABARD Grade A Notification has been released on the official website on 2nd September 2023. The last date to apply for NABARD Grade A Officer is 23rd September 2023. The vacancies, salary, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, etc are released along with the detailed notification. A total number of 150 vacancies have been released.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Overview
Check out the below table to have an overview of the exam.
| Exam Conducting Body | NABARD |
| Exam Name | NABARD Grade A |
| Post Name | RDBS, Rajbhasha, P&SS |
| Notification Release Date | 2nd September 2023 |
| Application Start Date | 2nd September 2023 |
| Application End Date | 23rd September 2023 |
| NABARD Grade A Exam Date (Phase 1) | 16th October 2023 (Tentative) |
| NABARD Grade A Exam Date (Phase 2) | To be Notified |
| Official Website | NABARD |
NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Vacancies
The vacancy count has been released in the official notification. The candidates can check out the NABARD Grade A Vacancies for the year 2023 in the table below. Out of 150 vacancies of Asst. Manager (RDBS), 07 vacancies are reserved for PWBD.
| S.NO. | DISCIPLINE | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| i) | General | 31 | 11* | 9 | 18 | 8 | 77 |
| ii) | Computer/ Information Technology | 16 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 40 |
| iii) | Finance | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| iv) | Company Secretary | 2 | – | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| v) | Civil Engineering | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| vi) | Electrical Engineering | 1 | – | – | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| vii) | Geo Informatics | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| viii) | Forestry | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| ix) | Food Processing | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| x) | Statistics | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| xi) | Mass Communication/MediaSpecialist | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| – | Total | 61 | 22 | 12 | 41 | 14 | 150 |
NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Application Process
The applicant must note that the NABARD Grade A Apply Online Process has started on 2nd September 2023 and it will continue till 23rd September 2023. Aspirants can check out the NABARD Grade A Apply Online Process below:
- Visit the Bank’s website, and click on the option “APPLY ONLINE” which will open a new screen.
- To register, choose the tab “Click here for New Registration” and enter your Name, Contact details, and Email.
- A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will be sent to the given email ID and mobile number.
- In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he/she can save the data already entered by choosing the “SAVE AND NEXT” tab.
- Prior to submission of the online application, candidates are advised to use the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same, if required, Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.
- Candidates can proceed to upload Photos and signatures as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Uploading of Photographs and Signature.
- Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before clicking the FINAL SUBMIT button. Modify details, if required, and click on FINAL SUBMIT ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled in by you are correct.
- Click on the Payment Tab and proceed with payment and then Click on the Submit button.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Eligibility Criteria
The Notification for the year 2023 is released and the below-mentioned eligibility criteria must be met by every candidate that will apply for this post. Check out the below table to know the NABARD Grade A Eligibility in detail.
NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Educational Qualification
The post-wise educational criteria for NABARD Grade A are stated below.
| NABARD Grade A Eligibility: Educational Qualification | |
| General | Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree, MBA/PGDM with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate OR CA/ CS/ICWA OR Ph.D from Institutions recognized by GOI/UGC. |
| Computer/Information Technology | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology with 55% marks (SC/ ST/ PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Finance | BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking) with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate from Universities / Institutions recognized by GoI /UGC OR Two years full time P.G. Diploma in Management (Finance) / Full time MBA (Finance) /MMS (Finance) degree with 55% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from Universities/ Institutions recognized by GoI /UGC with Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Candidates will be required to submit a certificate from University/ Institution regarding specialization in finance OR Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis with 60% marks (SC/ST/PWBD applicants -55%) in aggregate from University/ Institution recognized by GoI /UGC OR Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) OR CFA Institute. The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-09-2023 OR Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ACMA/FCMA) & ICWA. The Membership of ICAI must have been obtained on or before 01-09-2023. |
| Company Secretary | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Associate membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The Membership of ICSI must have been obtained on or before 01-09-2023. |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 55% marks (SC/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Electrical Engineering with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%)in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Geo Informatics | BE/B.Tech/BSC degree in Geoinformatics from any recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR ME/M.Tech/MSc degree in Geoinformatics with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Forestry | Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Forestry with 55% marks (ST/PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Food Processing | Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing/Food Technology from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Food Processing /Food Technology with 55% marks (PWBD applicants 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Statistics | Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post Graduate degree in Statistics with a minimum of 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/ Institution. |
| Mass Communication/Media Specialist | Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media/ Communication/ Journalism/ Advertising & Public Relations from a recognized University/ Institution with 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate OR Post graduate degree in Mass Media/ Communication/ Journalism/ Advertising & Public Relations from a recognized University/Institution with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate. OR Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University/Institution with a minimum of 60% marks (PWBD applicants – 55%) in aggregate with Post graduate diploma in Mass Media/ Communication/ Journalism/ Advertising & Public Relations/ with 55% marks (PWBD applicants – 50%) in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. |
NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Age Limit
The candidates must note that they must be between 21 and 30 years of age for RDBS. The reference date for the age limit is 1st September 2023.
NNABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Selection Process
The candidates will be selected on the basis of three stages. These are:
- Phase 1 (Prelims)
- Phase 2 (Mains)
- Interview
NABARD Grade A Notification 2023 – Salary
The candidates who will be finally selected will draw a starting basic pay of Rs. 44500/- p.m.
in the scale of Rs. 44500 – 2500 (4) – 54500 – 2850 (7) – 74450 – EB – 2850 (4)
– 85850 – 3300 (1) – 89150 (17 Years) applicable to Officers in Grade ‘A’ and they will be eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Grade Allowance as per rules in force from time to time. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately Rs. 1,00,000/-.